[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 24, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H4229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TAXPAYERS OF AMERICA WANT TAX RELIEF

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, most Americans do not feel that they are 
getting good value for their tax dollar. If people felt that the 
Government used their tax dollar wisely, to benefit those that truly 
need the help, they would not resent paying their share of the taxes.
  But when the Government takes more and more of our money each year 
and all we get in return are more failed programs, more Government 
waste, and more money that goes straight into the pockets of special 
interests, that is when the taxpayer feels cheated.
  The liberals have forgotten that the average working family spends 
more on taxes than the same average working family spends on clothing, 
housing, and food combined. The taxpayers want to be sure that their 
hard-earned tax dollars are being spent wisely and that they are 
helping their fellow citizens, who truly need the help.
  Mr. Speaker, the taxpayers of America deserve tax relief. It is time 
to give the taxpayers tax relief.

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